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Damen Marine Components

Escort towing winches

Damen Marine Components Escort towing winches — Open-sea escort operations in the harshest conditions, fully meeting class requirements. Equipped with an active haul-and-pay-out system braking on the motor rather than conventional brakes. Can be configured from the direct-drive towing winch platform by adding a second motor..

Damen Marine Components Escort towing winches

Components & Design

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Technical Data

pulling force t standard up to 30 t, higher on request
braking force t standard up to 200 t, higher on request
dynamic braking force t standard 110 t, higher on request
variable line force t 10 to 100 t (up to 110% of maximum wire force)
drive hydraulic
drum configurations single, split, or double drum
mounting deck-mounted, four foundation points
certification Bureau Veritas

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Common failures & inspection points

Check hydraulic hose and fitting condition: inspect for leaks, chafing, and corrosion at all hydraulic connections and pressure relief valves

Check hydraulic hose and fitting condition: inspect for leaks, chafing, and corrosion at all hydraulic connections and pressure relief valves

Verify brake system function: test holding brake engagement and release, measure brake pad/disc wear, confirm brake holding force meets rated capacity

Verify brake system function: test holding brake engagement and release, measure brake pad/disc wear, confirm brake holding force meets rated capacity

Inspect wire rope or synthetic towing line: check for broken wires, kinks, bird-caging, corrosion, or wear; verify correct spooling and drum capacity remaining

Inspect wire rope or synthetic towing line: check for broken wires, kinks, bird-caging, corrosion, or wear; verify correct spooling and drum capacity remaining

Check drum and shaft bearings: inspect for play, noise, and lubrication; verify bearing seals are intact and free of contamination

Check drum and shaft bearings: inspect for play, noise, and lubrication; verify bearing seals are intact and free of contamination

Test clutch and gearbox operation: verify smooth engagement/disengagement, check gearbox oil level and condition, inspect for abnormal noise or vibration

Test clutch and gearbox operation: verify smooth engagement/disengagement, check gearbox oil level and condition, inspect for abnormal noise or vibration

Inspect motor and drive system: check hydraulic motor or electric motor for leaks, overheating, and correct pressure/flow or electrical parameters; verify drive

Inspect motor and drive system: check hydraulic motor or electric motor for leaks, overheating, and correct pressure/flow or electrical parameters; verify drive coupling alignment

Functional load test: verify pulling force and braking force against rated values; confirm line-force measurement and line-length measurement systems are calibr

Functional load test: verify pulling force and braking force against rated values; confirm line-force measurement and line-length measurement systems are calibrated and accurate

Structural inspection: check winch foundation bolts for correct torque, inspect winch frame and drum flanges for cracks or deformation, verify corrosion protect

Structural inspection: check winch foundation bolts for correct torque, inspect winch frame and drum flanges for cracks or deformation, verify corrosion protection (paint/coating) condition

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